35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy going and helpful
I had a wonderful day gorilla trekking with Christian. He was punctual picking me up and messaged me the night before informing me of all the particulars such as what to bring. He answered all of my questions and didn’t bombard me. It was such a great day. The roads are very steep as they pass over mountains and I felt that Christian is an experienced driver. I felt very safe with him in the vehicle. Also, I’m a female solo traveller and Christian was very professional, and he made me feel comfortable. He took me to a great spot for lunch. He took photos of me as well which I appreciate. He’s a great photographer. I recommend this tour company and I recommend Christian to families, couples or solo travellers.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best safari guide
Hamidu is a knowledgeable guide on safari - really knows about and is passionate about sharing his knowledge on all animals. An excellent driver in some challenging conditions, that vehicle can really handle some work with Hamidu at the wheel. Winning photography positioning, trust Hamidu, you might not immediately get the shot you think you want but he will ensure you are in prime position for what the relevant animal is going to do next so with a little patience you will definitely get the best shot!! A clever linguist with fluent English, conversational French and excellent German (likely fluent but that is beyond my skillset to confirm) and probably many more languages outside my sphere of knowledge. Respectful of me as a solo female traveller and in fact from the get go declared “we are a team” and he was right, we were a great team for my five night safari. Finally a friend, someone I will definitely recommend to all of my contacts and that I will use again next time I am in TZ.
On separate note Ndutu is so fun for wild safari action, kills and feasts, Serengeti also excellent but for bigger herds/prides/towers of all your favourites!
Finally I thought my trip was excellent value for money but recommend the company works to improve clarity in communication around inclusions rather than that issue falling for debate throughout the trip.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 8-Day Safari Experience with JM Jungle Safaris
We had an incredible 8-day safari with JM Jungle Safaris covering Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. From start to finish, the experience was truly amazing and very well organized.
We were accompanied by the manager, Derrick, and our guide, Pannuel—both of whom were exceptionally friendly, kind, and highly professional. They were always on time, very knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the entire journey.
The wildlife, landscapes, and overall itinerary exceeded our expectations, and the personal attention we received made the trip even more special. We highly recommend JM Jungle Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience in Uganda.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Aziz was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My entire family enjoyed our safari trip.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Waterberg Plateau Park by Greg Lightfoot
Wide open spaces with a variety of wildlife.
Plateau is well worth the effort to scale.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Okonjima Private Nature Reserve by Greg Lightfoot
Sanctuary for wildlife.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Etosha National Park by Greg Lightfoot
Wide open spaces with a variety of wildlife
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible chance to experience wildlife in truly wild places
What an awesome 5 day camping trip. Had a great time with every effort made to find amazing wildlife. The Sable Antelope were incredible and apparently it had been quite some time since the guide had seen them. While I was hoping for Wild dogs on this trip. I didn't see any, but that's nature for you. You can't expect a company or guide to magically make wildlife appear. Plus, that's part of what makes the experience so amazing! Manjoli was an awesome driver and guide.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Picturesque
First time to Namibia.
First time doing a Father and Son Self Drive Safari.
Katya from Desert Air Africa Safari's was excellent in packaging up our individual requirements and adding her personal touches.
The drive through Okonjima Plains, Mushara, and Waterberg was eyewatering. Out of the Big 5 we managed to see 4 - Lion, Leopard, Elephant and Rhinoceros up close and Personal. Unfortunately the Buffalo were in the protected area of Waterberg Plateau and not accessible.
In addition there were many other local animals, Cheetahs, Springboks, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, and a multitude of other fascinating species, big and small, interacting in their natural environment.
All tours at each site was very well executed - couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Would I recommend doing a Self Drive Safari - Too right I would.
Would I recommend doing a Self Drive Safari with Desert Air Africa Safari - Most Definitely, just ask for Katya.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our high expectations were met 100%.
We had an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania. We visited the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. The nature was absolutely breathtaking and exceeded all our expectations – the landscapes and wildlife alone make this trip more than worthwhile.
A special mention goes to our driver and guide, Diclack, who was extremely experienced, knowledgeable and professional. He did a fantastic job, always knew where to find the animals and made us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the entire journey.
While we highly recommend the Serengeti, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, we felt that Lake Manyara National Park can be skipped if time is limited. In addition, the visit to a Maasai village felt quite touristy and unfortunately lacked authenticity.
Overall, despite these minor limitations, Tanzania is an outstanding safari destination. The incredible nature and wildlife make it a truly special experience, and we would definitely recommend it to others.